Freight Forwarders in Portland, OR

Move freight through Portland with a forwarding partner built for visibility, speed, and simplified execution. Sims Global Solutions coordinates LTL, truckload, drayage, intermodal, warehousing, and international freight across all 50 states and beyond. From Port of Portland container moves to I-5 corridor distribution, our technology and carrier network help keep shipments efficient, trackable, and cost-effective.

Freight containers and trucks in Portland

Our Freight Forwarders Services

Flexible forwarding solutions for domestic, international, specialized, and time-sensitive freight across Portland lanes and beyond.

International Freight

Coordinate international ocean freight and air cargo for imports, exports, and cross-border shipments with forwarding support across national, regional, local, and global lanes.

LTL Shipping

Move freight from a single pallet to half a truck with LTL carrier access, real-time rates, booking, tracking, and claims support.

Truckload Shipping

Secure full truckload capacity through a broad carrier network, with equipment options and mode conversion opportunities that reduce handling and transit complexity.

Intermodal Shipping

Combine rail and truck transportation to improve cost efficiency, reduce handling, and streamline longer-distance freight movement with greater shipment visibility.

Drayage

Arrange short-distance container and freight moves between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and delivery points for efficient first-mile or final-mile execution.

Warehousing Fulfillment

Support storage, distribution, fulfillment, outdoor storage, and supply chain management through nationwide warehouse coverage and end-to-end logistics coordination.

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Our Freight Forwarding Process

Review Freight Requirements Clearly

We begin by reviewing commodity, dimensions, weight, timing, origin, destination, and handling needs. For Portland freight, this includes considering port access, regional drayage, I-5 corridor movement, and any equipment constraints that could affect routing.

Select The Right Mode

Coordinate Carrier Execution

Track Every Shipment

Close The Loop

The Sims Difference

Why Choose Sims Global Solutions?

Sims Global Solutions combines technology, carrier depth, and hands-on logistics support.

Visibility

SimsTrak provides real-time tracking and reporting for Portland freight moving across complex lanes.

Carrier Network

Access more than 150,000 carriers for LTL, truckload, drayage, specialized, and international capacity.

Support

Dedicated coordinators manage scheduling, tracking, monitoring, and issue resolution from pickup through delivery.

Flexibility

Portland shippers benefit from multi-modal options that reduce handling, cost, and regional transit delays.

Meet The Logistics Team

Experienced logistics professionals supporting complex freight every day.

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Billy

Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking

Billy serves as Corporate Sales Manager – Heavy Haul Trucking at Sims Global Solutions, bringing deep expertise in asset-based freight and complex trucking solutions. Leveraging the company's own fleet of assets alongside the industry-leading SimsTrak Transportation Management System, Billy excels at identifying and capturing opportunities that traditional freight brokerages often cannot access. His approach focuses on building meaningful client relationships, supported by a fully integrated TMS and CRM platform that streamlines documentation and communication. Billy is committed to delivering cost-effective, reliable heavy haul solutions to customers across all industries, from Fortune 100 companies to specialized sectors like aerospace, defense, and material handling, ensuring every shipment is handled with precision and care.

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Chase

Agency Owner Since 2016

Chase has been an Agency Owner with Sims Global Solutions since 2016, building nearly a decade of success as an independent freight sales agent within the SGS network. He brings a hands-on, relationship-first philosophy to every client partnership, consistently outperforming larger competitors through personalized service and deep industry knowledge. Backed by Sims Global's cutting-edge technology stack, dedicated operations team, and multi-modal capabilities spanning truckload, LTL, expedited, intermodal, and warehousing, Chase delivers adaptive shipping solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His long-standing tenure reflects his commitment to the company's core values of loyalty, transparency, and continuous improvement, helping clients nationwide streamline their logistics and reduce operational costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a freight forwarder do?

A freight forwarder coordinates the movement of goods across carriers, modes, and locations so shippers do not have to manage every handoff themselves. Sims Global Solutions helps select the right mode, source carrier capacity, arrange pickup and delivery, support documentation, provide tracking, and resolve issues from origin to destination.

Do you handle international freight forwarding from Portland, OR?

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Do you handle specialized or high value freight?

Still Have Freight Questions?

Get practical answers from a team that coordinates freight daily.

Freight Service Areas

Portland shippers can access nationwide, North American, and international freight solutions through one logistics partner.

Do We Service Your Lane?

Share your origin, destination, and freight details with our team.

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Awards and Recognition

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TIA Member

Recognized freight brokerage industry membership.

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SimsTrak Technology

Real-time quoting, tracking, and reporting visibility.

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A+ Cargo Insurance

Added protection for sensitive, valuable cargo.

Ready To Simplify Your Portland Freight?

Tell us about your freight, timeline, origin, destination, and handling needs. Our logistics team will review the details and help identify practical forwarding options.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 855-326-8671. You can also send us a quick email at ContactSims@ShipSims.com.